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Shaving Cream Eggs

Shaving Cream Eggs

I love coloring Easter eggs and I also love finding new and inventive ways of playing around with textures so I enjoyed this activity just as much as my children.  I think Caden (4 yo) loved getting messy and playing around with colors.  Porter (18 mo) played around with his shaving cream a little, but [...]

Posted in DIY, Learn By Playing | Tagged color, dyed, easter, eggs, Food Coloring, shaving cream, vinegar | 2 Responses

Bath Paint

Bath Paint

My kids loved this activity.  Painting in the tub is wonderful!  They would have stayed in the bath all night had I let them.  Bath paint is really easy to make and clean up, too.  So I’m logging this one for one of those days when we’re all going stir crazy in the house and [...]

Posted in DIY | Tagged Bath, bathtub, cornstarch, Food Coloring, ice cube tray, paint, painting, soap | 7 Responses

Science Experiment: Celery & Food Coloring

Science Experiment: Celery & Food Coloring

We did a little science experiment with celery and food coloring.  It’s actually one of the first we’ve done at home.  I’m excited to start incorporating this into our weekly routine.  Having curious children in the home makes science experiments so fun. SUPPLIES: Celery Clear glasses or vases Water Food coloring (if you’re only doing [...]

Posted in Science | Tagged celery, experiment, Food Coloring, water | 1 Response

Hair Gel Bag for Toddlers

Hair Gel Bag for Toddlers

Another great activity for toddlers! SUPPLIES: Hair Gel (I found mine at the Dollar Store) Food Coloring Ziploc Bag (Gallon size) INSTRUCTIONS: Pour entire bottle of hair gel into Ziploc Bag. Add 10 drops (more or less depending on the color you want) of food coloring. Mix and zip up the bag Caden helped me [...]

Posted in DIY, Learn By Playing | Tagged ABCs, Food Coloring, Hair Gel, Light table | Leave a response

How to Make Liquid Watercolors

How to Make Liquid Watercolors

SUPPLIES: Water Vinegar Food Coloring INSTRUCTIONS: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and stir. Pour into storage container (like a baby food jar). Add food coloring.  I added about 20 drops to each jar.  Stir. Let the watercolors set until room temperature. It was so fun to see [...]

Posted in DIY | Tagged Food Coloring, Liquid Watercolor | 2 Responses

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